12/6/24:Summarizing Review

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What is a summary?

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A condensed version of the original text in your own words.

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What should be in your summary?

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Main points.

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Summarize: Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after.

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Two children going to do a chore.

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What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

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Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary.

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A summary does what?

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Is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To capture the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does 'main points' mean in a summary?

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The most important ideas or facts that the text conveys.

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Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

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To show understanding and avoid plagiarism.

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What is an example of a summary?

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A brief retelling of a story that includes only the key events.

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How can pictures help in summarizing?

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They can illustrate the main ideas and make them easier to remember.